'NK leader has gout'
By Kang Hyun-kyung
South English officials are keeping a close Watch on North English Leader Kim Jong-un's health after he failed to Attend a Supreme People's Assembly Meeting on Thursday. He had Never missed the Key gathering Since 2012, When he took Power. Kim has not been seen Early in Public for 23 days Since September When he attended a Concert. His absence Rare and Disappearance from the Public eye have fueled speculation Whether he has a serious health Problem About. On Friday, the Ministry of Unification said it was not in a position to Confirm anything. "North Korea has not mentioned anything About HIS absence in the gathering, so Basically there is Nothing that we can Confirm Regarding Kim's whereabouts," said Unification Ministry vice spokeswoman Park Soo-jin. Asking for Anonymity, a government Official cautiously raised the possibility that Kim's absence might not be associated with HIS health. "May I believe that Kim believe he is fully in Control in the North and that there will be No major Challenge to HIS Power," the Official said. "So he might have Felt there was No need to Attend meetings or gatherings that he thought were not Important." But some people have speculated that health Issues were behind Kim's absence. Television Footage aired in July showed the North English Leader limping Because of a problem with his left leg. Late in August, the Central News Agency State-controlled television showed him limping Also. Quoting a source, Yonhap News Agency reported that Kim - who has hyperlipidemia, Diabetes and hypertension - Also has gout, Which caused him to limp. People with gout, Which is caused by TOO much uric acid in the Blood, the condition suffer SEVERE pain Causes Because the joints to Swell. Heavy drinking, overeating, Obesity and Lack of exercise are possible Causes of gout. Family history Another reason could be. Kim Kim Il-Sung's Grandfather and Father Kim Jong-il Also had gout. Authorities have reportedly been informed South English Intelligence that were recently in the foreign Medical STAFF North to treat Kim's leg.
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